Minerva (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Minerva (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.895 N,1 13.354 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.498250
  • Longitude: -1.222567
Wreck Depth 31.83 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINERVA (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 13.5
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 1.77
Orientation 70
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 1, 1816
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/962/01 17.12.02 EXAM'D 1.8.02 IN 5029.894N, 0113.358W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 31.1, FOUL 31.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.4 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.8MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. POSSIBLE DEBRIS OR ISOLATED ROCK OUTCROP. (GARDLINE, HI 962). INS AS OSW 31MTRS. BR STD. 7.6.07 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THE REMAINS OF AN OLD SAILING VESSEL. ONLY PARTS OF THE SHIP SURVIVING ARE THE ANCHORS AND SOME LEAD SHEATHING. SMALL IRON SIGNAL GUN AND SEVERAL ANCHORS. CARGO OF RECTANGULAR STONE BLOCKS SOME 4FT BY 2FT BY 18 INCHES. OVERALL HEIGHT OF CARGO IS 2.5MTRS. SEABED CLEAN CHALK. POSSIBLY MINERVA, LOST IN 1916, PURELY BY CARGO AND LOCATION. (D C WENDES, EMAILS DTD 7.6.07 & 16.7.07). AMEND SW 31MTRS. BR STD. 3.10.07 FRAGMENT OF CARGO HAS BEEN ANALYSED AND FOUND TO BE GOOD PORTLAND STONE. (D C WENDES, 3.10.07). NCA. SEP 2016/000165703 14.11.2016 EXAM'D 13.11.16 IN 5029.895N, 0113.354W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.83MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. LENGTH 13.5MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 1.77MTRS, ORIENTATION 070/250 DEGS. LIMITED RECOGNISIBLE FEATURES. (MMT UK, HI 1499). AMEND NDW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 4, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. PASSAGE FALMOUTH FOR LONDON. SANK, CAUSE NOT REPORTED. CREW SAFE. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MINERVA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MINERVA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.895 N,1 13.354 W.

How deep is the MINERVA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MINERVA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 31.83 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.895 N,1 13.354 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MINERVA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MINERVA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the MINERVA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MINERVA (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 1, 1816.

When was the wreck of the MINERVA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MINERVA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2002.

What country did the MINERVA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MINERVA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MINERVA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MINERVA (POSSIBLY) was carrying stone.

What type of wreck is the MINERVA (POSSIBLY)?

The MINERVA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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